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Power outlet rating on 2nd gens?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by PropJet, Oct 10, 2009.

  1. Oct 10, 2009 at 5:03 PM
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    I am looking at getting a portable air compressor for those rare flat tire emergencies, and it seems all the ones I am interested in require a minimum of 15A. The owner's manual specifically says not to use any accessory that draws more than 10A in the power outlet. However, the same manual also shows fuse #5 in the fuse box under the instrument panel, which is labeled PWR OUTLET, as having a 15A rating. Additionally, it shows fuse #34 in the fuse box in the engine compartment, which is labeled AC SKT (cigarette lighter, power outlets), as having a 100A rating.

    So which is it on the power outlet? 10A or 15A? Am I okay using the power outlet if it's 10A, or should I just plug in to the cigarette lighter, which looks to be 100A?
     
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  2. Oct 10, 2009 at 7:15 PM
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    Anyone?
     
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  3. Oct 10, 2009 at 7:18 PM
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    Volts x Amps = Watts.

    If your gonna get a compressor that draws 15 amps, Thats 1800 Watts. WELL above the 400 Watt max of the AC outlet.
     
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  4. Oct 10, 2009 at 7:32 PM
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    Did you do your math wrong 12 volts x 15 amps = 180 watts
     
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  5. Oct 10, 2009 at 7:36 PM
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    The power outlet is a great idea but they dont power very much... you would think that while the car was in drive it would give more power but when you put the car in drive it switches to a lower power rating. Its kind of useless....
     
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  6. Oct 10, 2009 at 7:49 PM
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    I should have clarified. I'm referring to the 12v dc power outlet next to the cigarette lighter. Most portable emergency type compressors I am finding require 15A. The manual says not to exceed 10A, yet the fuse diagram says it is 15A.

    If it is 15A, why the limitation of 10A in the manual? Could I just use the cigarette lighter, which is listed at 100A? (I ask because I guess I don't know why there is both, when the cig lighter is rated ten times higher).
     
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  7. Oct 10, 2009 at 7:53 PM
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    The 12V accessory plug is probably capable of 15 amps, but 10A is the safe #, and it takes away bitching rights if you blow the fuse. A 12V compressor should run fine, any automotive compressor that draws more than 10A, would cause people issues.
    The cig lighter is also 10 -15 amps, not 100. The main fuse might be 100, but not the lighter.....
     
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  8. Oct 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM
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    The outlet in the bed is rated 120.
     
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  9. Oct 10, 2009 at 8:01 PM
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    Correct. The Main fuse is the 100 AMP.
     
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  10. Oct 10, 2009 at 8:09 PM
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  11. Oct 10, 2009 at 8:15 PM
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    ah I spoke in ignorance. I forgot that the 2nd gens have one in the bed. Are they 3 prong wall outlets? Is there an inverter somewhere in the truck?
     
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  12. Oct 10, 2009 at 8:33 PM
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    Yeah...The inverter is under the center console, and the outlet is in the bed. The OP didnt specify what outlet, so I asumed it was the bed outlet. I guess I should have asked for more detail
     
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